The Library of Things is a collection of non-traditional library items – “Things” – you can check out with your library card, just like a book!
CHROMEBOOK LAPTOPS AND MOBILE HOTSPOTS
(Riverfront Library and Will Library)
- Chromebook laptops and hotspots can be checked out individually or as a set at the Riverfront Circulation desk.
- An adult Yonkers Public Library card with no blocks is required.
- Checkout period is three weeks. Up to one renewal per card, depending on availability and wait list.
- One laptop and/or one hotspot per library card.
- Laptops and hostpots must be returned in person to the Riverfront Circulation desk only. Please do not return them in the book drop or at other YPL locations.
- Laptops and hotspots that are long overdue can be deactivated remotely. Please return them so others can take advantage of this service!
BIRD BACKPACK
- Kits can be checked out at the Circulation Desk.
- Kits include binoculars, backpack, and book on local birds
- Checkout period is three weeks.
- One kit per library card.
- Kits must be returned in person to the Circulation desk. Please do not put them in the dropbox.
BLOOD PRESSURE CUFFS
- Kits can be checked out at the Circulation Desk.
- Checkout period is three weeks.
- One kit per library card.
- Kits must be returned in person to the Circulation desk. Please do not put them in the dropbox.
LAWN GAMES
- Outdoor equipment is available to borrow at the Grinton I. Will Circulation desk.
- Choose from: Croquet, Lawn Bowling, Giant Dice, or Kubb.
- Checkout period is three weeks
- One game per library card.
- Games must be returned in person to the circulation desk and not the book drop.
MUSEUM PASSES
- Museum passes may be borrowed by Yonkers Public Library cardholders only.
- In most cases, these passes must be returned two days after check-out. For example: if you request to pick up a pass on Tuesday, it will be due back on Thursday.
- For more information and to make reservations, click here.
TELESCOPES
- Telescopes can be checked out at the Circulation Desk.
- Kit includes Telescope, carrying case, and moon map & observer’s guide
- Checkout period is two weeks.
- One kit per library card.
- Kits must be returned in person to the Riverfront Circulation desk. Please do not put them in the dropbox.
UKULELE KITS
- Kits can be checked out at the Riverfront Circulation desk.
- Kits include ukulele, carrying case, electronic tuner, and spare strings.
- Checkout period is three weeks.
- One kit per library card.
- Kits must be returned in person to the Riverfront Circulation desk. Please do not put them in the dropbox.